In 1997 after a successful career in the commercial world with the likes of Shell, Mobil and Argyle Diamonds (Rio Tinto), I wanted to "give something back" to the community so I started as a volunteer with Activ Foundation and CLAN. Who would have thought that I would still be "giving back" some 14 years on.
After running camps for Activ Recreation for 18 months, I moved on to Kids' Camps - yes I've been here before (2000/2001). Later, in collaboration with a wonderful team of staff, I was able to transform RUCSN (now CHILD Australia) into the pre-eminent children's support agency in WA. I left RUCSN three years ago and accepted the challenge to try to keep Noah's Ark afloat and viable - within a 3 year contract! Having won sponsorship from Movies By Burswood, Cliff's Natural Resources, All Ford Day, and others, as well as securing significant funding from NGCS to expand and diversify the role of Noah's Ark, I am confident that this organisation is now set up to determine its own future. It was time to move on again.
When I heard that Kids' Camps was looking for a new CEO, I thought why not? I had enjoyed my previous short time at Kids' Camps and believe that I am ready to take on the challenge of growing the organisation and securing a stable future. There's a lot to do, particularly around improving the financial position of Kids' Camps, and I am excited at being given the opportunity to lead the organisation into a sustainable position. Thankfully we have a good base to build on - Kids' Camps has a great reputation in the children/disability field, and we have a great team of staff, volunteers and Committee Members to start with. I hope to meet up with most of you over the next few camps.
Tony Morley
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